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Carex muskingumensis has brilliant green foliage that grows in a pinwheel, palm-like pattern. Found in lowland woods, floodplain forests, and shaded wet sites in central and upper Midwest. It prefers shade to part shade but can grow in sun if the soil is moist. Palm Sedge spreads slowly by rhizomes and reaches two feet. Plant in moist locations, near water gardens or ponds, in low-lying areas or in average garden soil that remains humid. It is particularly lovely in mixed planters, especially when combined with other moisture-loving plants such Juncus or Acorus. Palm Sedge is an attractive native sedge that grows naturally in river bottoms. Carex muskingumensis is named for the Muskingum River, which flows for 111 miles in Southeast Ohio and is renowned for having the last hand-operated navigation lock system in the US.

Zone

3-9

Growth Cycle

Cool

Foliage Color

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Foliage Color

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Bloom:

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Late Spring, Early Fall

MOISTURE REQ.:

Average-Wet

LIGHT EXPOSURE:

Part Shade-Shade

HEIGHT W/O BLOOM:

2-3 ft

HEIGHT W/BLOOM:

2-3 ft

ORIGIN:

North America

GROWTH CYCLE:

Cool

MOISTURE REQ.:

Average-Wet

LIGHT EXPOSURE:

Part Shade-Shade

HEIGHT W/O BLOOM:

2-3 ft

HEIGHT W/BLOOM:

2-3 ft

ORIGIN:

North America

Features

Native to North America

Thrives in wet areas

Shade Tolerant

Bioretention/Rain Gardens

Bioswales/Vegetated swales

GROWER INFO & TIPS

Growth rate: medium

Grow in 1 or 2-gallon containers. Larger sizes will take a long time to fill out.

Grow in well-drained soil

Water needs: keep evenly moist; can tolerate moist soil

Fertilizing: use a slow release, medium-rate fertilizer

Possible pests: aphids

Overwintering: no special overwintering needs

*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.

LANDSCAPING INFO

Attractive narrow, pin wheel, palm-like foliage

Grows well in moist conditions but will adapt to regular garden soil

In optimal conditions, it can spread to form a tall groundcover

Hardy to zone 4

Grows in light shade and can grow in sun with adequate moisture

Although not showy, seed heads add interest

Mixes well with Juncus and Acorus

In the landscape, cut back in early spring before new growth emerges

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